Originally taking shape in 1995, Cup of Coa discovered that most hot cocoa product lines relied heavily upon artificial flavorings, fragrances, and colorants. From the start, they knew they wanted a cocoa that was genuine in both color and flavor, derived only from the finest cocoas available. Originally created in Salt Lake City, Utah and featured at the 2002 Olympics, Cup of Coa was purchased in 2004 by Barista's Daily Grind. Sold in national retail locations, the distribution was moved to Nebraska in 2016. Based in Kearney, Nebraska.